Profile

7N Architects bring an integrated approach to placemaking.
We specialise in generating innovative ideas that deliver simple solutions
to complex problems and focus on delivering transformational change
by unlocking the full potential of buildings, places and spaces.

Our strength lies in an holistic approach to making better places through ideas led strategies that are embedded in their physical, social and economic contexts.

An approach that always seeks to unlock the full potential of a project opportunity and deliver added value and wellbeing in their widest sense.

We design and deliver our projects in 3D using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to enhance our client’s engagement in the design process and optimise the quality of our technical information.

Team

Our team structure enables us to deliver an agile and dynamic response to our client’s needs. We have the ability, proven experience and attention to detail to deliver projects at all levels and scales, from start to finish.

Ewan is an Architect and Urban Planner with almost 30 years experience of delivering major, complex projects throughout the UK. Previously, he worked at a number of significant practices including Conran + Partners and Foster + Partners, before establishing 7N Architects in 2009.

Ewan leads the practice that has built a powerful reputation for its innovative approach and ability to deliver transformational change. He is an active member of the Architecture + Design Scotland Design Forum Panel, the Academy of Urbanism and is regularly invited to speak about placemaking and urban design.

Collette has extensive experience of providing efficient, effective and safe management of organisations and their finances to ensure smooth running of the business and well-being of staff. Previously she worked in commercial/corporate roles in financial and private sector orgnaisations before joining 7N Architects in 2011. Skills and qualities such as rigor, compliance/legislation and quality have readily transferred to the creative industry of architecture.

Collette focuses on managing the business finances and supporting delivery of key elements of the studio’s growth and operations strategy in line with the 7N Architects’ philosophy.

Astrid is a Part 2 Architectural Assistant with previous experience working at Carbon Dynamic on innovative residential and community projects such as the Social Bite Village in Edinburgh. Astrid has a first class degree in Architecture and Design as well as a Bachelor and Masters of Science with Distinction in Architectural Technology. She won the National Olympics in Architecture in 2011 and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre Scholarship Award in 2016.

Her design ethos is focussed on sustainable architectural and urban frameworks that encourage people to live, work, play and create.

Sam is an Architect who joined 7N in November 2016 having spent 4 years working at Reiach and Hall Architects on a wide range of award-winning projects in a variety of sectors including healthcare, further education and sports and leisure.

Sam studied at the University of Edinburgh having spent a year in Australia working on high-end residential and cultural projects before returning to complete his studies. Sam has becoming increasingly interested in effective place-making and the significance of the civic role a project has on its inhabitants and context, irrespective of scale, site or sector.

Jayne joined 7N Architects following 6 years at Reiach and Hall Architects. During this time Jayne was involved in the delivery of a range of award winning projects across a number of building sectors including Leisure, Healthcare and Further Education. Her experience covers all work stages from inception to completion.

Jayne studied at Duncan of Jordanstone School of Architecture in Dundee graduating in 2011 and became fully qualified as an Architect in 2015. She has a particular interest in the inherent qualities of place and the capability of architecture to enhance these when creating high quality and lasting built environments.

Rory joined 7N Architects in 2017. He previously worked in London for Mikhail Riches, as Project Architect for Phase 2 of the mixed-use redevelopment of the Grade II*Listed Park Hill Estate in Sheffield, up to planning submission; He was also involved in a number of other residential projects on complex urban sites. Prior to this Rory worked at Hopkins for four years, principally on the design and delivery of two award-winning university library projects.

Rory studied at the Glasgow School of Art, graduating in 2011, and qualified as an ARB registered architect in 2013 at University College London.

Martin joined 7N Architects following three years at Page\Park Architects in Glasgow where he worked on the award-winning Hawkhead Centre for Scottish War Blinded and the redevelopment of the Leeds Playhouse (formerly the West Yorkshire Playhouse). Prior to this, Martin worked at Roz Barr Architects in London for two years, where he worked on a range of award-winning residential and cultural projects. Martin has also worked in practices in New York City, Prague, Edinburgh and Aberdeen after completing his architectural education at the University of Edinburgh, Glasgow School of Art and the University College London.

Emily is an Architect who joined 7N in September 2015. She has previously worked at John McAlslan + Partners in both their London and Edinburgh offices. Emily has worked on a range of projects in varying sectors, from higher education to commercial, residential and civic, situated both in the UK and Internationally.

Emily studied at the Scott Sutherland School of Architect at RGU and the Glasgow School of Art. She has a particular interest in the adaptive reuse of existing buildings as well as the regeneration of places to better the built environment for those within it.

Caroline joined 7N having previously worked in Communications, as well as being a self employed jeweller. As Studio Administrator, Caroline assists in the day to day running of the studio and helps to manage both internal and external communications. She is informed by a passion for design and hospitality in all areas of life and a continued interest in architecture and innovative thinking.

Katie is a Part II Architectural Assistant who completed her Masters of Architecture at the University of Edinburgh and her BA Honours at Newcastle University. She gained experience on a range of social housing, high-end residential and community projects during her time at Lynsay Bell Architecture in Edinburgh and Strachan Group Architects in Auckland. It was here that she developed a particular interest for responsible urban regeneration and the creation of thriving communities.

Grounded in a belief of learning though making, she has been involved in the construction of multiple social building schemes around the world, including many wood-based and disaster relief projects. Her passion for making influences a design approach which looks to celebrate structure and focuses on the integrity, and creative use of building materials.

Harry is a qualified Architect who joined 7N in 2011, having previously worked at a practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for two years developing private residential and higher education projects. He studied at the University of Bath and the University of Edinburgh.

He has extensive experience working on many of 7N’s largest and most complex building and masterplanning projects, with a focus on placemaking at both the architectural and urban scales.

Andrew is an Architect who studied at the University of Strathclyde, graduating with first class honours and a Masters degree in Architecture.

Prior to joining 7N, Andrew gained valuable experience working on mixed-use housing schemes both at Stockwool in London as a part-II architectural assistant and Spengler Wiescholek in Hamburg during his part-I year-out.

Prior to joining 7N, Niamh worked in London for Studio Egret West, as a project architect, where she led a variety of mixed-use, residential and educational projects. She previously worked at Nicholas Hare Architects in London for 4 years, where she gained experience on a range of educational projects.

Niamh studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture and qualified as an ARB registered architect in 2011 at the University of Westminster.

Nick Paterson studied at Glasgow’s Mackintosh School of Architecture, where he graduated with first class honours and a master’s degree. After qualifying in 1991 he remained in Glasgow until 1994, working with Jestico and Whiles Architects and teaching at the Mackintosh School of Architecture.

He subsequently spent eight years at CZWG Architects in London, where his experience ranged from design and site supervision of residential and hotel schemes, to major commercial and masterplanning projects. He joined Foster + Partners in 2002 before returning to Scotland in 2004, where he established Paterson Architects with Jane Paterson. His experience and enthusiasm for projects of all sizes has helped establish Paterson Architects as one of the leading small practices in Scotland, winning numerous accolades for their work including a RIBA Award in 2010.

Nick re-joined Foster + Partners Edinburgh office in 2005, where he was project lead on the £750m Quartermile project, one of Scotland’s largest regeneration schemes. Nick also ran Forthquarter which, set on a former gasworks site in Edinburgh, was one of the largest strategic mixed use developments in the city.

Andrew graduated from the Edinburgh School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture (ESALA) in 2012 and has over six years of experience in the design and delivery of projects primarily in the high-end residential, public arts and commercial sectors. Andrew has previously worked with Morgan McDonnell Architecture in Edinburgh and Robin Partington & Partners in London. His completed projects include a Treasures Gallery at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, a salmon smokehouse in the outer Hebrides and a number of listed building conversions.

Andrew’s architectural ethos is centred around a considered response to context; a carefully conceived concept; and care and craftsmanship in all the details. The clear result is spaces that can delight, inspire, and improve lives.

Alex is a qualified Architect who joined 7N in June 2017. Prior to this Alex worked for London-based practices Gollifer Langston Architects, McDowell+Benedetti and Matter Architecture on a wide range of projects including public buildings, schools and residential projects.

Alex studied architecture at Newcastle and Westminster Universities. He has a particular interest in complex urban sites, adapting existing buildings and modern construction methods such as Cross Laminated Timber.

After graduating with a BA in Architecture from the University of Liverpool, Ffion completed her Part I year out placement at Broadway Malyan’s Liverpool office, where she gained experience on large scale residential and commercial projects. During her Master’s studies at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art, she was nominated for the RIAS Architecture and Design Scotland Urban Design Award in 2017.

Nicholas is an Architect who joined 7N in April 2015. Prior to joining 7N, Nicholas worked at Conran + Partners in London, where he was integral to the delivery of a number of significant residential and mixed-use projects, including the redevelopment of the Grade II-listed Centre Point Tower at Tottenham Court.

Since joining 7N, Nicholas has primarily been responsible for developing detailed proposals for the first phase of the residential-led, mixed-use development at India Quay, Fountainbridge in Edinburgh.

Nicholas studied at the Glasgow School of Art graduating in 2011 and qualified as an ARB registered architect in 2014.

Prior to joining 7N, Craig was an associate at jmarchitects and delivered a number of the practice’s award-winning projects. He has twice collaborated with Steven Holl Architects in New York, fulfilling the role of project architect for the practice’s Maggie’s St Bart’s and Reid Building at the Glasgow School of Art projects. The buildings that Craig has delivered have been awarded several accolades including the Architect’s Journal AJ1000 Building of Year and Gran Prix Winner for Architecture at the Scottish Design Awards.

Craig studied at the Glasgow School of Art, graduating in 2003, and qualified as an ARB registered architect in 2007.

Ben studied at The Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. He was awarded the ESALA Helen A. Rose Prize for Best Work by a Graduating Student for his final year Masters Project – A School and Social Housing Community based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Having previously worked in London with David Miller Architects, Ben has valuable experience utilising BIM in practice across housing, education, community and mixed use projects. His design ethos focuses on the human scale and how we can best create healthy and sustainable urban environments.

Clients

Our focus is designing places with an enduring legacy, capable of delivering tangible civic and economic benefits to our clients. We offer an integrated and inclusive approach to our work and are proud to have collaborated with the following organisations.

Awards

March 2020

Scottish Home Awards

Finalist - Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Large, Social Rent)

Fraser Avenue, Phase One

February 2020

Scottish Property Awards

Finalist - Regeneration Project of the Year

Holyrood Distillery

November 2019

AJ Architecture Awards

Shortlisted - Masterplanning

The Knab, Shetland

August 2019

Scottish Design Awards

Masterplanning Award

The Knab, Shetland

August 2019

Scottish Design Awards

Highly Commended - Future Project

Western Harbour

April 2019

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards

Shortlisted - Large Project

Fraser Avenue, Phase One

April 2019

Homes for Scotland Awards

Shortlisted - Affordable Housing Development of the Year

Fraser Avenue, Phase One

August 2017

Inside Housing Awards

Shortlisted - Best Build for Rent Development

India Quay, Fountainbridge

July 2017

World Architecture Festival Awards

Shortlisted - Education Future Project

University of Glasgow Masterplan

June 2017

Saltire Society Housing Design Awards

Commendation - Innovation in Housing

Fraser Avenue

April 2017

Scottish Civic Trust

Commendation - Scottish Civic Trust My Place Award

Inverness Campus

April 2016

Planning and Placemaking Awards

Commendation - Planning and Placemaking Award

Inverness Campus

March 2016

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards

Shortlisted - Building of the Year

Westfield Avenue Phase Two

February 2016

RTPI Planning Excellence Awards

Shortlisted - RTPI Planning Excellence

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

November 2015

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning

Groundbreaking Approach to Local Planning

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

May 2015

Scottish Design Awards

Shortlisted - Placemaking/Masterplanning Award

India Quay, Fountainbridge

March 2015

Scottish Property Awards

Best Achievement in Masterplanning

India Quay, Fountainbridge

March 2015

Scottish Property Awards

Shortlisted - Development of the year - Public Building

Inverness Campus

June 2013

RIAS Awards

Shortlisted - RIAS Award

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September 2012

Saltire Society Housing Design Awards

Large Scale Housing Development

Westfield Avenue Phase One

June 2012

Scottish Homes Awards

Large Affordable Housing Development of the year

Westfield Avenue Phase One

March 2012

Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards

Commendation - Building of the Year

Westfield Avenue Phase One

November 2011

RIAS Andrew Doolan Awards

Special Mention - Best Building in Scotland Award

Phoenix Flowers

October 2010

Roses Design Awards

Placemaking and Landscaping

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May 2010

Scottish Design Awards

Best Future Building

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March 2010

Scottish Awards for Planning

Commendation - Planning Award

Speirs Locks

March 2009

BURA Awards

Strategy and Placemaking

Speirs Locks

Accreditations

7N Architects are a RIBA Chartered Practice. We have achieved ISO accreditations for our Quality Management, Environmental Management and Health and Safety Management systems. We are committed to the Scottish Business Pledge and encourage our suppliers to support the Living Wage.